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STALKING JACK THE RIPPER mass market paperback edition + Thomas Cresswell novella

STALKING JACK THE RIPPER is going to be available in mass market paperback editions! AND THEY'VE GOT FUN COVERS FOR THEM!  i'm so thrilled to share this story with the adult market and a whole new set of readers. now, no matter what your reading preference is, there'll be a version for you. SJTR is… Continue reading STALKING JACK THE RIPPER mass market paperback edition + Thomas Cresswell novella

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pre-pub: Stalking Jack the Ripper updates

Five days left until publication….Honestly, I don’t know how it’s possible. I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m thrilled. I’m hyperventilating. I’m so ready for it and so terrified. I never knew it was possible to have so many emotions all happening simultaneously. That laughing and crying and being anxious could all intermingle at once. That something… Continue reading pre-pub: Stalking Jack the Ripper updates

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ahhhhh! two weeks until publication!

Hello friends! i can hardly believe that publication day is just TWO WEEKS from now. OMGGGGGGGG. seriously. how is my book going to be in the world so soon??? i know i’m going to be a teary bucket of emotions come the 20th. a few quick things of note as the countdown to publication begins:… Continue reading ahhhhh! two weeks until publication!

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How to pre-order personalized/signed copies of Stalking Jack the Ripper

I've gotten quite a few questions on where/how to order a signed or personalized copy of STALKING JACK THE RIPPER (omg, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!) and thought it might help to post something here for easy reference. During the tour each location will have signed stock available for order no matter where you… Continue reading How to pre-order personalized/signed copies of Stalking Jack the Ripper

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Stalking Jack the Ripper at B&N B-Fest

***UPDATE: for those who've asked; SJTR tattoos will be available at ALL B&N locations across the country. (Even if your store doesn't have an ARC, you can still snag some awesome SJTR swag at your local store!)*** i received some AH-MAZING news last week and could not wait another SECOND to share it with you!… Continue reading Stalking Jack the Ripper at B&N B-Fest

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Behind the scenes pics from the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER cover shoot

Oh. Em. Geeeee. You guys have been INCREDIBLE with your early support and love of STALKING JACK THE RIPPER! I have been so impressed with all the bookstagrams and photos on instagram and twitter, and all the excited tweets and buzz. Y’all are seriously amazing. I can't even describe how much your excitement means to… Continue reading Behind the scenes pics from the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER cover shoot

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Teaser Tuesday – Stalking Jack the Ripper; Ides of March Style

When we first read Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in high school, one of the minor characters I was IMMEDIATELY taken with was the soothsayer. He utters the cryptic line, "Beware the Ides of March," and to this day I can't help saying it in an overly dramatic/ominous tone. It was such a small, but significant detail. And the creepy… Continue reading Teaser Tuesday – Stalking Jack the Ripper; Ides of March Style

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Official summary + Title reveal + Giveaway!

***update: the cover reveal is coming on April 19, 2016! Entertainment Weekly will be posting it and an exclusive excerpt!*** Oh. My. Goodness. I’ve been DYING to share the new title with you. Luckily, today is that day! To make things even MORE AWESOME?! I also get to share the official summary. HUZZAH! This much excitement… Continue reading Official summary + Title reveal + Giveaway!

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Official release date + Teaser

Hello, lovely friends. The last few months have been a complete whirlwind of activity, and I'm sorry for being so neglectful. When my agent said to prepare for the accelerated timeline, she wasn't kidding. BUT! I wouldn't have it any other way. So far we've gone through edits and copyedits are coming at the end… Continue reading Official release date + Teaser

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IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS

Book Review: IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS Author: Cat Winters Genre: YA Historical/Mystery with a Paranormal twist Rating: Five out of Five stars Back of book blurb: In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships… Continue reading IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS